Coffea wightiana

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 3 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The branches are usually horizontal. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers have 5 parts and usually occur singly. They are white. The fruit is an oblong berry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the plains and up to 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India (country/location of origin), Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kattumalli

Synonyms

Psilanthus wightianus (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) J.-F. Leroy;